‘SiMan Baby’ Georgia radio personality loses battle with pancreatic cancer

Beloved Georgia radio host and deejay Silas ‘SiMan Baby’ Alexander III lost his battle with pancreatic cancer after months of battling the disease. The 58-year-old R&B jock and Georgia Radio Hall of Fame inductee first announced his diagnosis on his birthday on social media in September. His cancer diagnosis was discovered during a scheduled gallbladder surgery. Alexander said, “Over the Summer I was diagnosed with pancreatic Cancer, which means part of my body has Cancer, but the Cancer does not have me.”

His 41-year long broadcasting career included multiple radio station appearances. Radio listeners enjoyed him as he made his way around the radio markets on WIGO-AM, V-103, Kiss 104.1, Classic Soul 102.5, and most recently Majic 107.5/97.5 until 2018. Alexander was well known for his signature on-air descriptive trademark, ‘Siiiiman Baaaabay’. 

SiMan’s wife, Sandra, and son,  Silas “Lex” Alexander IV, announced the news of his death on his Facebook page. “We feel at peace knowing he can rest now,” they wrote. “Thank you for your love, prayers, and support during this difficult time for the family.” 

In addition to his radio career, SiMan was also known for hosting late-night parties at clubs. From 2018 until last year, he co-hosted a syndicated show with rap legend Chubb Rock on about a dozen stations in markets like Columbus and Augusta. “He was the most genuine soul I’ve ever had the honor of being around,” said Chubb Rock in a text Wednesday morning. Co-host Derek Harper, who worked with SiMan as a producer and later as his boss, called him “the consummate professional. He was a mentor to many and a friend to anyone he came in contact with.” Celebrities and fans also took to social media to share touching tributes and recount memories with the legendary radio host. 

In an interview in 2021, SiMan told the AJC he was diagnosed in June but chose not to publicize his situation until that weekend. While getting gall-bladder surgery, Alexander said, the doctors discovered cancerous growths in his liver that originated in his pancreas. He said a chemotherapy and radiation regimen forced him off the air. SiMan’s father also died of pancreatic cancer at age 69. SiMan’s death occurred three months after his cousin, Classix 102.9 Gary “DJ Mix Master Mitch” Mitchell, died of pancreatic cancer. 

Funeral services have not yet been announced.